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Home›Apple

Apple

284 articles

iPhone, iPad, Mac, iCloud and AirPods how-tos: settings, resets, backups and fixes, plus using Apple devices with a Windows PC.

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Apple Store CA billing scam text - text message on a smartphone

Apple Store CA billing scam text message: how to spot and report it

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Store CA billing scam text - text message on a smartphone

Got an Apple Store CA billing text? It is a phishing scam. Learn how to spot it, report it to Apple, check real charges and secure your Apple Account.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iTunes Store album songs on iPad Pro - iPad and iPhones on a white desk

Unable to view album songs in iTunes Store on iPad Pro

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iTunes Store album songs on iPad Pro - iPad and iPhones on a white desk

Unable to view album songs in the iTunes Store on iPad Pro? Check Apple’s service status, your connection, date and time, iPadOS updates and content restrictions.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Scam Apple Support phone number - smartphone locked with a chain and padlock

Scam Apple Support Phone Number? How to Spot and Report Fake Apple Support Calls

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Scam Apple Support phone number - smartphone locked with a chain and padlock

Scam Apple Support phone number? Hang up and call 1-800-275-2273 yourself. Spot spoofed Apple calls, secure your Apple Account and report the scam.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Pair Apple Watch - hands setting up a smartwatch

How to pair Apple Watch

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Pair Apple Watch - hands setting up a smartwatch

Pair Apple Watch with your iPhone: turn the watch on, hold it near the unlocked iPhone, scan the animation. Plus new-iPhone transfer, used watches and pairing fixes.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Read Apple Books on Windows - e-reader beside a stack of books

Reading Apple Books on Windows: realistic methods and limits

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Read Apple Books on Windows - e-reader beside a stack of books

Reading Apple Books on Windows is limited: no Windows app, no web reader. Use iTunes for audiobooks, move DRM-free EPUBs, or buy future books elsewhere.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Moo virus on iPhone fix - iPhone on a red and white background

How to fix ‘Moo virus’ causing zoomed-in screen, inverted colors, and mooing sound on iPhone?

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Moo virus on iPhone fix - iPhone on a red and white background

Fix the iPhone ‘Moo virus’ prank: turn off Zoom with a three-finger double-tap, switch off Smart or Classic Invert, and remove the automation playing the moo.

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Apps not showing in Watch app - smartwatch on a marble surface

Apps installed on iPhone not showing in Watch app? How to fix it

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apps not showing in Watch app - smartwatch on a marble surface

Apps installed on iPhone not showing in the Watch app usually have no watchOS version. Install them from Available Apps or the watch App Store, then restart.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Apple Account - iPad, iPhone and iPod on a black background

Apple Account: how to create, unlock, reset and delete it

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Account - iPad, iPhone and iPod on a black background

Apple Account is the sign-in for iCloud, the App Store, iMessage and FaceTime. Create one, reset the password, unlock a locked account or delete it for good.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Block No Caller ID calls on iPhone - hand holding an iPhone

How to block No Caller ID on iPhone (step-by-step guide!)

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Block No Caller ID calls on iPhone - hand holding an iPhone

Block No Caller ID calls on iPhone: go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Screen Unknown Callers and pick Silence. Plus call screening, Focus and fixes.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Delete spam iPhone calendar invites - iPhone notifications

Deleting spam iPhone calendar invites (how to)

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Delete spam iPhone calendar invites - iPhone notifications

Delete spam iPhone calendar invites with Report Junk, remove junk subscription calendars, and stop new spam events from reaching the Calendar app.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Contacts disappeared on iPhone - smartphone home screen with apps

Contacts disappeared on iPhone suddenly? How to get them back

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Contacts disappeared on iPhone - smartphone home screen with apps

Contacts disappeared on iPhone? Check iCloud Contacts, the Lists view and account toggles, then restore an archived version from iCloud.com Data Recovery.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Factory reset iPhone with broken screen - phone with a cracked screen

How to factory reset an iPhone with a broken screen

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Factory reset iPhone with broken screen - phone with a cracked screen

Factory reset an iPhone with a broken screen using Find Devices on iCloud.com or recovery mode on a Mac or PC. Steps for every model, plus fixes when it fails.

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